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on the body end of the strut, it sits on a pin, and it's held on there by an 'e' shaped circlip. Pry that off with a small screw driver, trying not to loose it. once that end is off, I just use the strut itself like a lever.........and pivot it outward until it pops off the 'rubber socket end.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Lopez" <platypusofdoom@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 11:25 AM Subject: How do you remove the struts from the hatch of a Vanagon?
> I'm trying to remove the two struts off the hatch of my Vanagon and I'm > darned if I can figure out how. I managed to remove the end with the > rubber socket and the clip, it's the OTHER end I'm trying to remove. I've > pushed, pulled and lifted in every direction. I see no nuts, sockets, > bolts, or otherwise removable parts. What's the secret to getting this > thing off? I have an '84 Vanagon with what appears to be stock struts if > that makes a difference. > > Thanks, > -Eric |
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